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Contents Controls and Indicators...................................................................... 2 Warning! .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 Features ........................................................................................... 5 Technical Support and Service ........................................................
Controls and Indicators 1 11 12 13 2 6 3 7 8 9 ATLANTIS 2 5 0 WX ALERT 1/5W UIC MEN SCAN 16/9 TRI LOCK 4 10 MIC 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Antenna Belt Clip Adapter Jack Battery Battery Release Clip PTT (Push to Talk) Key USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC) WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT) TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK) Microphone Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack Volume/Power Knob (VOL) Squelch Knob (SQ) LCD Display Memory Button (MEM)
LCD Display A B C D F E G H A B C D E F G H I J K I J K Transmit Indicator TX Power Indicator USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator Channel Number Display Memory Indicator Scan Indicator Battery Indicator Triple Watch Indicator Weather Mode Indicator Weather Alert Indicator Key Lock Indicator 3
Warning! • The ATLANTIS 250 is waterproof only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. • Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. • Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision.
Introduction The ATLANTIS 250 is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the ATLANTIS 250’s features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in the back of this operating guide. For technical support contact Uniden at 1-800-586-0409. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Be sure that a qualified technician services your radio equipment.
Included in Your Package AT LA NT IS 25 0 SC ME WXRT UIC AN N 9 16/ I TR ALE 1/5 W MIC CK LO ATLANTIS 250 AC Adapter (AD-0003) Antenna (HH9408) DC Adapter Cradle Rechargeable Battery (BP 250) Beltclip Wrist Strap Mounting Screws Alkaline Battery Case Reference Guide/ Printed Material (attached to the ATLANTIS) If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988.
Getting Started Mounting the Cradle Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall. To counter: Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as follows. To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the Cradle Push down the Cradle until it is firmly seated. When you remove the Cradle from the wall, loosen the screws and push the Cradle up. Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to the radio as shown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
Using the Alkaline Battery Case When needed, you can use the battery case with Alkaline AA batteries (not included) instead of the rechargeable battery pack. 3 Replace the battery case cover as follows until it clicks into place. Attaching the Beltclip 1 Hold the beltclip in the direction as illustrated. 2 Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slide it up. 3 When you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached.
Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. • Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption with the Adapter. 1 Place the ATLANTIS 250 in the Cradle. Make sure your radio is OFF. ATLANTIS 2 5 0 WX UIC ALERT SCAN MEN 16/9 TRI 1/5W LOCK MIC 2 Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the Adapter jack on the back of the ATLANTIS 250.
Operation • See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your ATLANTIS 250 just after purchasing, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch 1 Before you turn On the unit, turn the SPKR MIC squelch (SQ) knob fully counterclockwise.
Selecting a Channel 1 Turn On your ATLANTIS 250. [UP ] 2 To select a higher channel, press the ▲ button. 3 To select a lower channel, [DOWN ] press the ▼ button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for more than 1 second. One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1 You are now on channel 20. 2 To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9/TRI button.
Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. 1 To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on the display. 2 To exit from Triple Watch, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE disappears.
Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS 250 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. 1 To listen to the emergency/weather channels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display. [UP ] 2 To move up, press the ▲ button. [DOWN ] 3 To move down, press the ▼ button. 4 To exit, press the WX/ALERT button. WX disappears from the display. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for more than 1 second.
Emergency/Weather Alert Emergency/Weather Alert allows your ATLANTIS 250 to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local or national emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/weather broadcast. 1 To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the emergency/weather channel in your area. 2 Press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds.
USA, International and Canadian Channels 1 The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for USA marine channels when you turn On your radio. 2 To listen to international marine channels, press the UIC button once. INT appears on the display. 3 To listen to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. CAN appears on the display. 4 The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back On.
Deleting a Channel from Memory 1 Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. 2 Press the MEM button. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning 1 To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display. 2 To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display. • Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel.
Transmitting 1 Transmission power can be set to either 5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display changes accordingly. 2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to-talk) key. TX appears on the display. 3 To return to receive, release the PTT key. TX disappears from the display. • If the PTT key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, TX starts blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone will sound until the PTT key is released.
Battery Indicator When the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the display. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator appears as follows: When the battery is nearly discharged, the battery indicator appears as follows: • When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but will not transmit. Key Lock To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. 1 Press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK button for 2 seconds.
Marine Channels - USA Channel Desig WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Transmit Receive — 163.275 NOAA Weather — 162.550 NOAA Weather — 162.400 NOAA Weather — 162.475 NOAA Weather — 162.425 NOAA Weather — 162.450 NOAA Weather — 162.500 NOAA Weather — 162.525 NOAA Weather — 161.650 Can. Weather — 161.775 Can. Weathe 156.050 156.
Channel Desig 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 Traffic Type Note Public Corresp. Public Corresp. Public Corresp. Public Corresp. Public Corresp.
Marine Channels - International Channel Desig WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive — 163.275 — 162.550 — 162.400 — 162.475 — 162.425 — 162.450 — 162.500 — 162.525 — 161.650 — 161.775 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.
Channel Desig 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 RX Only 156.525 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 156.775 156.775 156.825 156.825 156.
Marine Channels - Canada Channel Desig WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive — 163.275 — 162.550 — 162.400 — 162.475 — 162.425 — 162.450 — 162.500 — 162.525 — 161.650 — 161.775 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 156.200 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.
Channel Desig 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 156.075 156.125 156.125 Traffic Type Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Ship to Ship No No No No No Ship to Shore Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Permanent Scan List Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel.
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adapter (AD-0003) DC Adapter Mounting Screws Ni-MH Battery (BP 250) Alkaline Battery Case Antenna (HH9408) Cradle Wrist Strap Reference Guide Beltclip Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.
Specifications General Channels Transmit and Receive Weather Freq. Control Freq. Tol. Transmit Receive Oper. Temp. Antenna Microphone Display Speaker Power Source Size (without antenna) Weight (w/battery & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions Current Drain Receiver Receiver Type All US/International/ Canada Channel 10 PLL 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) 1.
Troubleshooting Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked ⇒ Increase antenna height. Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Recharge or replace the batteries. Will not transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ The radio is not designed to transmit while charging. DC or AC adapter does not supply enough power for transmitting. Battery will not charge. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Do not to transmit while charging.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING! Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
Three-Year Limited Warranty Important! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, this Product excluding Ni-MH battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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